28 m. ago Andrew Flintoff says he felt ‘guilt’ after death of friend Ricky Hatton

He recalled on Piers Morgan Uncensored their last chance meeting on a Manchester-bound train

Events

37 m. ago Empty Wilko store in Greater Manchester town will become new college building

The store has been vacant since 2023 when Wilko went into administration

Politics

44 m. ago The estate with stunning views, a deer park and ruins named among best autumn days out

Spend a day exploring 'tree-lined avenues glowing in shades of red, yellow and brown'

Politics

45 m. ago Inside lives of Gogglebox Allen sisters who mysteriously vanished after just two series

The Allen sisters were among the original Gogglebox cast members

Politics

46 m. ago Window cleaner who sexually abused two girls dodges justice and goes on the run in Marrakesh

David Yih skipped bail after being convicted

Events

47 m. ago First look at new CGI images of how Piccadilly Gardens could look following huge revamp

EXCLUSIVE: The Manchester Evening News can now reveal how the city centre spot will be transformed over the next 12 months

Politics

48 m. ago Government issues major update as first digital cards go live from today

Nearly two million people will have access to their identification via their smartphone from Friday

Politics

50 m. ago Man City's £27million summer signing is about to face a familiar problem

James Trafford is the forgotten man of Manchester City's summer transfer business as the Etihad falls in love with Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Economics

1 hour ago Sam Fender didn’t need his Mercury prize win – but he earned it with his incisive social realism

They could have given the award to an album that wasn’t already a huge hit – but Fender’s blend of kitchen-sink drama and stadium choruses is expertly done‘You can expect all the usual excitement,” offered host Lauren Laverne at the start of this year’s Mercury prize ceremony. It’s the kind of thing people hosting awards shows are duty-bound to say, but the use of the word “usual” suggested she was diplomatically overlooking last year’s event, which – through no fault of the album that won, English Teacher’s This Could Be Texas – had all the excitement of a wake.The Mercury had lost its corporate sponsorship, necessitating what host Annie Mac called “an intimate celebration of this year’s shortlist”, in the same way that an estate agent might call a flat with the shower next to the cooker “cosy”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim has 'personal problem' with player as three replacements found

Manchester United face Liverpool in a mouth-watering Anfield clash this weekend, with the pressure mounting on Ruben Amorim after a stuttered start to the new season

Sport

1 hour ago Man Utd starlet makes bold Anfield claim before Liverpool match

A former Manchester United player could be set for a reunion with his old club when Liverpool travel to Marseille in the Champions League in January, but there's an issue with what he said

Politics

2 h. ago Why Ruben Amorim should overlook £65m man for Man United vs Liverpool

Manchester United travel to Liverpool on Sunday with Ruben Amorim knowing a win could kickstart the Reds' season.

Economics

2 h. ago Package worth £56 million including smart sockets supplied to eligible OVO energy customers

OVO is providing some customers with the chance to get a variety of energy-efficient goods for free

Economics

4 h. ago Mountain Warehouse's £220 coat reduced to £99 is 'very waterproof even in a downpour'

"Love this coat. It's very waterproof, even when I got caught in a downpour. I love how you can take the inner part out for the days that are warm but wet

Economics

5 h. ago Benjamin Sesko's form boost at Man Utd linked to legendary influences

Benjamin Sesko has endured a mixed start to life at Manchester United following his big-money move from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window, with a number of club legends questioning the signing

Politics

5 h. ago Tragic mum's cry 'I really want to do this' before she and her baby both died

Jennifer Cahill, 34, died in hospital the day after she gave birth at the home she shared with her husband Robert in Prestwich, Bury, Greater Manchester

Events

5 h. ago Man Utd outcast can follow Rasmus Hojlund path with transfer route on the table

Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is on Roma's radar as they consider making a move in January with Rasmus Hojlund currently proving himself back in Italy with Napoli

Politics

7 h. ago Family 'heartbroken' after 'amazing' mum tragically dies on railway line

A woman in her 20s has been named locally as Adele Victoria Silcock, who tragically died on the railway line in Eccles, Greater Manchester, on Saturday morning

Events

7 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo 'didn't want to be exposed' as he refused to join Man United team

Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 40 and Ben Foster has heaped praise on the Manchester United legend's incredible dedication to his craft

Politics

8 h. ago Israeli fans banned from attending Aston Villa match amid public safety fears

No away fans will be permitted to attend the fixture at Villa Park

Politics